BREAKING IS A SPORT
and World Bboy Battle is its professional sports league
ABOUT WORLD BBOY BATTLE
World Bboy Battle (WBB) is the world’s premier professional breaking sports league, showcasing elite athletes, global teams, and world-class competition. Built by pioneers of breaking culture, WBB transforms breaking into a structured, spectator-first sport through team-based competition, transparent scoring, and premium broadcast production.
Featuring Olympic medalists, world champions, and rising international talent, World Bboy Battle produces live events distributed via PPV, ESPN broadcasts, and Tubi streaming. WBB represents the future of breaking as a global sport where athleticism, creativity, and competition meet on the world stage.
WBBL STRUCTURE AND FORMAT
ORIGINAL BREAKING BATTLES
League System: WBB operates as a structured league with multiple events throughout the year, culminating in a championship.
Competition Format: Battles are typically one-on-one or crew-based, judged on criteria such as technique, creativity, musicality, and performance.
Rankings: Participants earn points based on their performance points in events, contributing to their overall ranking in the league.
WBBL EVENTS
ONE LEAGUE. TWO DIVISIONS
Major Competitions: WBB hosts flagship events, including regional qualifiers and the World Championship.
Grassroots Initiatives: The league also supports smaller events and workshops to nurture emerging talent and grow the breaking community.
Collaborations: WBB often partners with other breaking organizations, cultural institutions, and sports bodies to expand its reach.
JUDGING AND RULES
ACCURACY IN JUDGING AND SCORING
Judging Panels: Composed of respected figures in the breaking community, including legendary b-boys and b-girls.
Criteria: Judging is based on technical skill, originality, execution, and how well dancers connect with the music.
Fair Play: WBB emphasizes transparency and fairness in judging, ensuring credibility in its competitions.
IMPACT ON BREAKING CULTURE
UNITING THROUGH HIP HOP & SPORT
Professionalization: WBB has played a significant role in legitimizing breaking as a sport, attracting sponsorships and media attention.
Inclusivity: The league promotes diversity, welcoming participants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
Olympic Recognition: With breaking’s inclusion in the Olympics (starting with Paris 2024), WBB aligns its efforts with the global push to recognize breaking as a competitive sport.
